Female Hygiene

Contents
Introduction 4
Coming of Age in Islam – Buloogh 6
Signs of a Female becoming Baaligh 7
Menstruation 7
Nocturnal Emissions 7
Haydh, Istihaadha & Nifaas explained 8
Haydh - Menstruation 8
Istihaadha – Bleeding due to illness 10
Nifaas – Postnatal Bleeding 10
Actions which are prohibited during the Menstrual Cycle
& Postnatal Bleeding 12
Istinjaa 14
How to go to the Toilet 15
Correct method of Going to the Toilet 15
General Etiquette’s when going to the Toilet 16
What can we do Istinjaa with? 18
Method of Cleaning after Urination 19
Istinjaa from Greater Impurity 19
How to put clothes back on after Istinjaa 19
Using a Flat Pan\Squatting Toilet 20
General Questions related to Istinjaa 21
Summary 21
Ghusl 23
Compulsory acts in Ghusl 23
Sunnah Method of Ghusl 24
Hair Removal 25
Removing Hair from the Pubic Region 25
Removing Hair from Under the Armpits 27
Cutting Nails 28
Masail for Teenagers 29
The First time you experience a Period – What do you do? 29
Calculating your Menstrual Cycle 32
What to do in the event of a wet dream? 33
Masail for Schools – Reading Salaat at school 35
Masah over Socks 37
Masail for the Workplace 40
General Masail for Women 43
Glossary 46
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